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To Trap A Demon -  Dark Urban Fantasy, Multicultural, Erotic

Excerpt:

From a corner booth, hidden in darkness, he sat watching her.

Mahlon Graye’s next victim.

She was the one. Seated at the end of the bar, nursing a margarita on the rocks. Tall, long legs and skin the color of milk chocolate.  She hadn’t been his first choice but she would definitely do for the night.

With a dismissive look, he glanced towards what had been his first choice, but she had managed to fool him. Her naïveté shined through her aura more than her artificial body.

After he’d touched her, an instantaneous urge for punishment collided with the need for anonymity. To reveal himself would draw the authorities, those who dared to attempt to regulate magic on this plane. He’d almost shifted to his demon form out of anger at the sour smell of her arousal. A stench so acerbic, a mix of old rotting meat and garbage left in the blazing heat of day, could only mean one thing – she was diseased. Desire for pain and pleasure mixed in a sensual elixir, tempted his baser needs and flirted with his demon nature. His first instinct had been to rip her heart out. His second was to carry her down to the dregs of hell to have her sexed to death. Some demons were less particular than he was about the health of their partners. Instead, he left her to be wooed by the mortal patrons of the bar.

Instinct guided him. His new prey sat alone, body swaying to rhythmic tones and nursing another drink. He watched her roll her hips to the beat, eyes closed. A scan of her energy confirmed his suspicions. She imagined she was riding an experienced lover, taking her to multiple levels of pleasure.

A brief smile curled his lips and his eyes darkened. Her body language plus numerous empty margarita glasses showed she was open to a one-night stand. An unfulfilled woman would be the perfect vessel for his sexual craving. Ripe with desire and unmet needs, the woman enabled Mahlon to feed her mind more seductive images. She would be his tonight.

He approached her, rested his hand on her arm, “I’m sorry to disturb you. But I’ve been watching you all night. Can I buy you a drink?”

“No thank you.” She angled her body away from his, bringing her arms in closer to her body. Her brows furrowed slightly.

Her body language contrasted in his mind’s eyes with the passionate pinks, reds and purples in her aura. An edge of grey, her uncertainty, framed the otherwise intimate colors, growing fuzzier when he smiled.

“Well a dance then…”

She nodded, taking his hand, “Jasmine.”

Mahlon didn’t offer his name. He concentrated on her desire and sending diminutive orgasmic sensations through her nerves. She responded by pressing her body into him and grinding her hips against his groin.

“Such a beautiful woman should not be in a club alone. Some men don’t have honorable intentions.”

She laughed, “You must not be from around here. I can take care of myself.”

“But if you’re too inebriated to…” He paused for effect, appearing to think about his words. “You do not need a stranger hovering. I just hate to see a young woman taken advantage of.” He spun her out and when she returned she placed her hand on his chest.

“Your concern is admirable.” Jasmine licked her lips. She wiggled her body downward until her face was at crotch level, her hands on his hips. With her gaze raised, looking him in the eyes, “You’re cute. I think it’s sexy that you care.”

“I guess my momma raised me right then.” He let out a deep chuckle.

“Ssh.” She shimmied her way back up his body and pressed her finger to his lips, “Quit while you’re ahead.”

Right where I want her.

He could use a consort for gratification if pain or pleasure mattered. Emotions trumped by a prerequisite yearning, a need spawned by his nature.  Satisfaction of an intense craving only satiated by the human body, human flesh against demon flesh. It wasn’t the act but the result. Emptying his seed, spurred by the power of his mate’s arousal increased his power allowing him to remain on earth. Though it was a necessity, it could still be pleasurable. From his viewpoint, humans rarely gave into the more imaginative pleasures of the flesh. When they allowed themselves that brief moment of freedom, he could drink in the elation and gain power. If unsuccessful tonight, he’d be forced to give into his malevolent desires. Same sex union was appealing for gratification but didn’t hold the same power base. And with a deadline approaching, he needed to remain on Earth.

“Links to other Excerpt Monday writers”

Note: I have not personally screened these excerpts. Please heed the ratings and be aware that the links may contain material that is not typical of my site.

Jamie Babette, Fantasy Romance (PG13)
M.G. Buehrlen, YA Fantasy (PG13)
AJ Chase, Paranormal Romcom (PG13)
Stephanie Draven, Paranormal Romance (PG13)
Heather S. Ingemar, Goth YA (PG 13)
Cynthia Justlin, Romantic Suspense (PG13)
Kaige, Historical Romance (PG13)
Julia Knight, Fantasy Romance (PG 13)
Nadia Lee, Paranormal Romance (PG13)
Jeannie Lin, Historical Romance (PG13)
R.F Long, Paranormal Romance (PG13)
Shawntelle Madison, Paranormal Romance (PG13)
Christa McHugh, Paranormal Romance (PG13)
Debbie Mumford, Fantasy Romance (PG13)
Bria Quinlan, Rom Com (PG13)
Megan S, Paranormal Romance (PG13)
Dara Sorensen, Historical Fiction (PG13)

Melissa Aires, Futuristic Romance (R)
Kendal Ashby, Contemporary, (R)
KB Alan, Contemporary Erotic Romance (R)
Carly Carson, Contemporary (R)
Cate Hart, YA (R)
Felicia Holt, Contemporary Romance (R)
Ali Katz, Historical Erotic Romance (R)
Inez Kelley, Contemporary Romance (R)
Annie Nicholas, Paranormal Romance (R)
Christa Paige, Paranormal (R)
Mary Quast, Contemporary Romance (R)
Alexia Reed, Paranormal Romance (R)

Sara Brookes, Erotic Paranormal Romance (NC17)
Ella Drake, Historic Paranormal Romance (NC17)
J. W. Hankins, Dark Fantasy (NC17)
Kim Knox, Erotic Romance (NC17)
Elise Logan, Contemporary with Paranormal Elements (NC17)
Dawn Montgomery, Paranormal Erotic Romance (NC17)
Kirsten Saell, Erotic Fairy Tale Romance (NC17)
Bryl R Tyne, Erotic Sci Fi m/m, (NC17)

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